Buddy Kennedy starting in Arizona's Saturday lineup for David Peralta (trade)

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Buddy Kennedy is batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

Kennedy will bat in the designated hitting spot after David Peralta was dealt to the Rays before the trading deadline.

Per Baseball Savant on 56 batted balls this season, Kennedy has recorded a 1.8% barrel rate and a .258 expected weighted on-base average.